Seoul

Name: Seoul
Address: East Asia, South Korea

East Asia, South Korea

South Korea

People from Seoul are called:

Male/General:

Seoulite

Pronunciation:

/soʊl/

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Population:: 9,776,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: South Korea
Region:: East Asia

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Etymology & Origin

From Korean 'Seoul', simply meaning 'capital'. The demonym is 'Seoulite'.

About Seoul

Capital and largest city of South Korea.
One of the world's most technologically advanced cities.
Home to K-pop entertainment industry and major corporations.
Rich in history with palaces, temples, and modern architecture.
Major fashion, technology, and cultural hub of East Asia.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Incheon

40 km west

People are called:

Incheoner

Tokyo

1,160 km east

People are called:

Tokyoite

Beijing

950 km northwest

People are called:

Beijinger

Quick Facts

Population:: 9,776,000 (2024 est.)
Country:: South Korea
Region:: East Asia

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